The Battle Between Goggles and Sunglasses for Spring Skiing As Spring inches closer, the weather will start to warm up and the sun will hang out a little bit more. Some of you might already be digging into your slush day gear, cutting down on layers, and replacing them with a little more style. Eventually, you ask yourself, “hmm, do I really need goggles?” “Would I like the extra wind […] Brains Luke Guilford | March 6, 2023 1 Comment
What’s in the Pack? | SnowBrains’ Late Spring Backcountry Ski Backpack Mountain guide Miles Clark goes over what he carries in his backpack & pockets when backcountry skiing in late spring. Related: What’s In The Pack? | Alaska Heli-Ski Guide Backpack Gear: Scott Superguide Ski 105 Scott Scrapper Pro SRS Poles Scott Explorair GTX Pro 3L Men’s Jacket Scott Vertic GTX 3L Stretch Pants Scott Couloir Helmet Scott LCG Evo Goggle […] Miles Clark | June 22, 2022 0 Comments
Operations Update for Closing Weekend at Palisades Tahoe, CA This is the last weekend of winter operations for the 2021-22 season at Palisades Tahoe, CA. There is some weather moving in that could impact lifts on Friday and Saturday, but Sunday and Monday should be clearer days overall, hopefully bringing in a sunnier end to the season at the Spring Skiing Capital. The final day to ski or snowboard […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 27, 2022 0 Comments
UDOT Begins Work on Opening Guardsman Pass, UT, for Summer Season View this post on Instagram A post shared by UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@udotcottonwoods) Work by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has begun on clearing snow from Guardsman Pass, nestled between Big Cottonwood Canyon the Park City Ridgeline in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. The pass is a short stretch of highway that’s nestled smack dab in the center of […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 19, 2022 0 Comments
Mammoth, CA Report: Naked Groomer Madness! Report from May 13, 15, 16, 17, 2022 We’ve been skiing Mammoth like crazy lately because the backcountry hasn’t been good. Well, we did go into the backcountry on Saturday, and it was pretty darned fun in spots… Sierra Nevada, CA Report: 60 People, 2 Chutes, 5,000-Vertical-Feet, & 7 Doggers Mammoth, however, has been $$$$. On May 13, Mammoth was […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 17, 2022 0 Comments
A Bright Spring Awaits Mono County Adventurers and Sightseers Plan a Trip to Bask in the Beauty of Eastern Sierra Waterfalls and Wildflowers As the snow melts, springtime offers visitors the opportunity to get a jumpstart on warm-weather activities. Plan a trip now to experience awe-inspiring waterfalls and vibrant wildflower blooms – and be sure to pack your pole to partake in the renowned fishing found only in the […] SnowBrains | May 16, 2022 0 Comments
Wy-Daho Report: Wintery Dishes Still Being Served In The Tetons Report from May 2nd thru 5th, 2022 Powder snow is still on the menu in the Teton Range. In true keeping with the physical laws of the snow-universe, wherever operations close storms are soon to follow. And it’s been snowy in the Tetons ever since. Make no mistake, temps are creeping up and the wind (occasionally southerly these days) […] Conditions Report Paulie | May 5, 2022 1 Comment
[PHOTOS] Winter Returns to Palisades Tahoe, CA, as 58″ in April Exceeds Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar Combined April (snow) showers brought eight inches of snow to the upper mountain at Palisades Tahoe, CA yesterday, increasing its snow total to 58″ for the month. This means its April snowfall total now exceeds what they received in November, January, February, and March combined. The snow has been coming down hard all morning and at all elevations, and we expect to […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 22, 2022 0 Comments
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